The Plan

Construct a street legal, Shelby Cobra 427 replica for around $20,000 and complete it at a tolerable pace.   Authenticity and period accuracy is not my primary goal; safety, performance and reliability are.  Car will serve as a daily driver. The build is focused not only on completing the vehicle but enjoyment of the build process.

May 2001 Pick up kit                                                       COMPLETE Inventory                                                            COMPLETE Body and Aluminum Panel Removal      COMPLETE June 2001 Front Suspension                                          COMPLETE Steering Rack                                                  COMPLETE Battery                                                              COMPLETE July 2001 TDY to Ft Belvoir August 2001 Rear End                                                            COMPLETE Fuel Tank and Filter                                        COMPLETE Pedal Box and Pedals                                  COMPLETE Master Cylinder and Push Rod                    COMPLETE Aluminum-Floor Panels                                 COMPLETE Aluminum-Footboxes                                    COMPLETE September 2001 Fuel, Brake and Battery Lines                     COMPLETE           Engine Preparation                                          COMPLETE 12/12/01 Engine Installation                                           COMPLETE 1/21/02                     October 2001 Accelerator and Clutch Cable                      COMPLETE 1/26/02 Mass Air and Fuel Vapor Canister             COMPLETE 1/27/02 Radiator, Hoses and Fan Shroud               COMPLETE 2/2/02 Wiring Harness and EEC IV November 2001 Gauges and Pod Installation                        N/A Aluminum Trunk and Sidewall Emergency Brake                                           COMPLETE 3/14/02 Steering shaft and pillow block                    COMPLETE 3/14/02 Wheels, tires and ride height                       COMPLETE 3/14/02 Checking the running gear                           COMPLETE 3/14/02 FIRST FIRE (Hopefully)                                 COMPLETE 3/14/02                               July 2002 Footbox Top Rubber Aluminum Edge Seal                      COMPLETE 9/14/02 Roll Bar Drilling                                               COMPLETE 9/15/02 GO KART COMPLETE                                 COMPLETE 8/31/02                      August 2002 Body Mounting                                                  COMPLETE 11/15/02 Initial Body Prep                                              COMPLETE 11/9/02 Trunk-License Plate Light                              COMPLETE 11/18/02                               Trunk-Latch Hood Handles Badges Fuel Neck and Gas Cap Windshield Side View Mirror November 2002 Doors and Hinges Check Straps Aluminum-Nose Floor and Walls Aluminum-Cockpit and Trunk Side Exhaust Roll Bar Rear View Mirror Seats Body Prep December 2002 Christmas Vacation! January 2003 Body to the painter Dash and Gauges Ignition and Turn Signal Carpet February 2003 Body to the painter Carpet Seat Harness Final Seat Install Shifter Front & Rear Wheel Splash Guards Lights and Accessory Wiring March 2003 Completion  No Later Than Goal is the 2003 Carlisle Car Show (May)

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Schedule

I missed my initial goal of completing the kit before the 2002 Carlisle Car Show.  I'm not really disappointed at missing that mark because my original intent was to enjoy the build and not make it a stressor in my life.  It's still importnant to have a general plan of action to keep this project on course so I've adjusted the schedule accordingly.